Descripción

Social, economic and financial characterization of the informal mechanical workers from La Playa sector in Florencia, Caquetá The purpose of this research is to characterize the social, economic and financial situation of informal mechanics located in the area known as ‘La Playa’ in the city of Florencia, Caquetá, establishing the number of them, identifying their socioeconomic characteristics, as well as determining the use to the income generated. The study was based on the inductive method, since different variables that surround the informal activity of the mechanics trade were measured. In the same way, statistics and theoretical supports from official sources and scientific journals were used. Due to the low level of schooling and the lack of employment in times of recession, informality in the mechanics sector is seen as an escape valve so that people who perform this job informally can obtain the necessary income for support of their homes. Key words: Mechanics, socioeconomic characterization, informality.